Any lawful nonconforming structure may be continued subject to the following provisions:
(A) Alteration. A nonconforming structure may not be enlarged or altered in any way that increases its nonconformity, except porches, decks, patios, fire escapes and similar minor appurtenances may be attached to existing structures.
(B) Relocation. If a nonconforming structure is moved, in whole or in part, any distance for any reason it shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(C) Maintenance. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the repair or routine maintenance of a lawful nonconforming structure to correct deterioration, obsolescence, depreciation and/or wear.
(D) Replacement. A nonconforming structure that has been partially destroyed may be rebuilt provided:
(1) The building footprint and height of the replacement structure do not increase the level of nonconformity;
(2) The cost of restoration does not exceed the state equalized value of the structure at the time of damage; and
(3) The reconstruction is completed within one year of the time of damage.
(E) Signs. Every permanent sign that lawfully existed at the time of the enactment of this chapter, but which does not conform to a height, size, area, location or other requirement of this chapter, is hereby deemed to be legally nonconforming. This status shall not be granted to any temporary sign.
(1) Nonconforming signs may not be altered, enlarged or replaced; however, nonconforming signs may be reduced in size and/or maintained and repaired so as to continue the useful life of the sign.
(2) The copy of the sign may not be amended or changed, unless specifically designed to be changed periodically as in reader board signs, without bringing the use into compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(3) Any nonconforming sign destroyed by fire or other casualty loss shall not be restored or rebuilt.
(4) Any sign advertising a business that is no longer conducted for a period of one year or more shall be removed by the owner of the building, structure or lot upon which the sign is located within 30 days of receipt of written notice by the Zoning Administrator.
(5) A sign accessory to a nonconforming use may be erected in the village in accordance with the current sign requirements of §§ 152.300 et seq.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)